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Birdsville
Queensland 4482 Australia
Simpson Desert National Park
Birdsville,
Far West
Free Entry
Description
Spanning 1,012,000 hectares in the arid outback, this is Queensland's largest protected area. Parallel wind-blown sand dunes dominate the striking landscape. Some extend 200 kilometres and reach 90 metres high. Saltpans and gibber-ironstone flats occupy interdunal areas. More than 180 species of birds, including the Eyrean grasswren, and numerous mammals and reptiles live in the park.
Wildflowers are prolific after good rains. On your way visit Big Red, the largest sand dune just east of the park boundary. At Poeppels Corner, attempt to stand in two states and a territory at once. Camp and admire the expansive night sky and make sure you take binoculars and a camera! Camping fees apply.
Be aware Simpson Desert National Park is closed from 1 December to 15 March due to extreme summer temperatures of 40-50 °C.
Property Details
Facilities
- Access With Assistance for the Disabled
- Public toilet
- Viewing Platform
- Visitor Information Centre
Activities
- Animal Watching
- Birdwatching
- Camping
- Cycling
- Off Road Driving
- Walking
Other Information
How To Get There
Travel west from Birdsville but remain on the QAA line, the only legal access to the park. After 35 kilometres a four wheel drive is required and even then the road can be rough. Travel slowly and keep to the left, especially over dunes. The road is impassable in the wet.
Free Entry
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